Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Blue Jays kick off Grapefruit League schedule with 9-7 win over Pirates

By: The Canadian Press Posted:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

BRADENTON, Fla. - Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi threw two scoreless innings as Toronto kicked off its Grapefruit League schedule with a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Monthly Digital Subscription

$0 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*No charge for 4 weeks then price increases to the regular rate of $19.00 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

Monthly Digital Subscription

$4.75/week*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*Billed as $19 plus GST every four weeks. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

No thanks

*Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $16.99 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $23.99 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 25/02/2023 (984 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

BRADENTON, Fla. – Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi threw two scoreless innings as Toronto kicked off its Grapefruit League schedule with a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

Kikuchi, who struggled as a starter last season before moving to the bullpen, struck out five of the six batters he faced. The left-hander allowed one hit and threw 20 of his 33 pitches for strikes.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Santiago Espinal and Addison Barger homered for the Blue Jays.

Rodolfo Castro went deep for the Pirates.

Toronto outhit Pittsburgh 13-7.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 25, 2023.

Related Articles

AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal
FILE - San Diego Padres' Manny Machado follows through on an RBI-double during the third inning in Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. Machado and San Diego conclude their season series against Mookie Betts and Los Angeles with the finale of a three-game set Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The Dodgers won the NL West title in 2022 for the ninth time in 10 years, but they were eliminated by the second-place Padres in their NL Division Series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Cardinals' Marmol says umpire C.B. Bucknor 'has zero class'
FILE - St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, right, is restrained by umpire Jeff Nelson (45) while talking to C.B. Bucknor (54) during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 21, 2022, in Phoenix. Marmol was ejected. Marmol said Bucknor “has zero class” for refusing to shake his hand during the lineup card exchange at home plate before a game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Marmol was seeing Bucknor for the first time the Aug. 21 game. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Conley's pitch clock violation leaves Braves-Red Sox tied
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Richard Bleier (35) delivers during a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in North Port, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
MLBPA's Tony Clark says rising payrolls good for game
FILE - Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association Tony Clark speaks during a news conference at the Press Club in Washington, Sept. 7, 2022. A handful of free-spending owners in Major League Baseball have made some of the game’s other owners a little nervous. Clark does not mind that development one bit. The players' union head said “baseball is doing well” Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the union's new facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Remaining Free Agents Padres slugger Machado draws first pitch clock violation
FILE - San Diego Padres' Manny Machado follows through on an RBI-double during the third inning in Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. Machado and San Diego conclude their season series against Mookie Betts and Los Angeles with the finale of a three-game set Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The Dodgers won the NL West title in 2022 for the ninth time in 10 years, but they were eliminated by the second-place Padres in their NL Division Series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Baseball

LOAD MORE